PRS for Music

PRS for Music AIM and UK Trade & Investment are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Indie Music Trade Mission to America. The US is by far the largest music market in the world representing 33% of worldwide sales. The mission is to help build relationships by bringing UK companies to meet the US industry. The mission offers compan...ies an excellent opportunity to visit the biggest music market in the world, whether seeking to develop new business or maintaining relationships with existing contacts.

The one day mission programme will be held in Austin on 17th March and gives delegates the opportunity to meet with contacts covering the North American industry.

The mission offers:

· Austin programme includes Seminars and Panels focussing on Live/Touring, Digital and Sync from key North American music industry personnel plus B2B meetings.
· Mission brochure of UK delegates information.
· Invitation to the British Launch Party where you will have the opportunity to network with US industry guests.
· Staff from AIM, UK Trade & Investment, the British Consulate General, will be on hand prior to, during and after the trade mission to equip you with essential market knowledge and advice.
· UK mission briefing will be held in London early in the new year.
· SXSW registrations at discounted rates (only available to mission delegates)
· SXSW mission delegates can also take advantage of an exclusive offer of a discounted rate for CMW plus discounted hotel rates.

There will be a non-refundable registration fee of £75.00 + VAT per delegate to participate in this mission. Delegates are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and personal expenses. Funding may be available from UK Trade & Investment (please contact your local International Trade Advisor www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk).


UK Trade & Investment Overseas Market Information Service (OMIS) through which you can organise market research and pre-arrange additional contacts/meetings.

Further Information
For further information and an application form please email Judith Govey at judith@musicindie.com with AIM for North America 2010 – Application Form Request in the subject line.

Application deadline is Monday 4th January 2010.